Early heads-up: Tom has updated the design of the Smart Alec

Hi Darcy, is there a pic of the SA in Black/Aubergine/wasabi? Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Darcy

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I have never really cared for the shape and look of the Smart Alec, but for some reason the nordic dyneema version actually appeals to me. But the real question I have is this: Does this mean there's a chance for a nordic dyneema Brain Bag in the near future?

I literally gasped when I saw the SA in Nordic photo. Nordic is a very photogenic colour!

Oh WOW Darcy, I didn't think the Nordic SA would be ALL Nordic. I love it! Now I'm torn between Aubergine and Nordic. I love my Dyneema Synapse so much it's really giving me pause.

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Originally Posted by notmensa

I literally gasped when I saw the SA in Nordic photo. Nordic is a very photogenic colour!

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Me:

"Oh wowwwwww!"

I think this is a sneaky plan. We all buy the bags in one fabric, then they introduce it in another fabric that we just HAVE to have!!

I held out for 10 hours before the lure of nordic dyneema had me reaching for my credit card. And I'm not sure if I'm even a backpack kind of person, outside of the backcountry.

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Originally Posted by Darcy

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Oh Darcy! You are killing us! Oh, and like lotuseater, I'm also wondering if there is a chance of Iberian lining with these new Dyneema bags? Just checked the SA page to see that you are offering it with the wasabi interior. Making these choices hard! :)

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Originally Posted by Lani

Me:

"Oh wowwwwww!"

I think this is a sneaky plan. We all buy the bags in one fabric, then they introduce it in another fabric that we just HAVE to have!!

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Yes! My experience exactly.

Interesting updates. I really like the idea of a grab handle. I love my Smart Alec! I carry it to work everyday. I use the Brain Bag and Aeronaut for travel but the Smart Alec is perfect for getting around town!

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Originally Posted by lotuseater

Buried in my post last night, Darcy - what is the chance of iberian dyneema interior on either bag, and are the weight savings in the same order of magnitude as you've mentioned on other bags (~20%)?

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On Iberian interior: maybe, but not in this next batch.

On weights: we're weighing the bags now and will post the weights soon!

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Originally Posted by WenV

Hi Darcy, is there a pic of the SA in Black/Aubergine/wasabi? Thanks!

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Not yet. Because we haven't made that color combination before, we have to wait until the factory crew actually finishes one to take a photo. Should be soon!

Wow! I've never wanted anything but my sapphire Brain Bag, but that Nordic Dyneema SA is definitely making me think again! I love the new features on this backpack!

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Originally Posted by Darcy

On Iberian interior: maybe, but not in this next batch.

On weights: we're weighing the bags now and will post the weights soon!

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Thanks, Darcy. The photo of Nordic / Steel already tipped me over the edge and I decided not to wait for the possibility of Steel / Iberian in a future batch. I look forward to receiving the shipping notification in the new year.

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Originally Posted by autolycus

But the real question I have is this: Does this mean there's a chance for a nordic dyneema Brain Bag in the near future?

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Maybe. We're still deciding that.

I vote for the Brain Bag in dyneema. Iberian lining will be awesome. Happy holidays, everyone!